Texas defeats Oregon State 31-27 in Valero Alamo Bowl

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An American flag is unrolled during pre game festivities before the start of a game between Texas Longhorns and Oregon State Beavers in the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Oregon State Beavers running back Storm Woods (24) scores a touchdown as Texas Longhorns safety Adrian Phillips (17) tackles him in the end zone during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns linebacker Peter Jinkens (19) intercepts a pass as Oregon State Beavers running back Storm Woods (24) and Oregon State Beavers guard Grant Enger (71) close in on the play during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns running back D.J. Monroe (26) goes airborne as he is hit by Oregon State Beavers cornerback Brian Watkins (38) on a kickoff return during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns running back D.J. Monroe (26) goes airborne as he is hit by Oregon State Beavers cornerback Brian Watkins (38) on a kickoff return during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns defensive end Alex Okafor (80) goes after a fumbled ball after he knocked the ball out of the hands of Oregon State Beavers quarterback Cody Vaz (14) during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns defensive end Reggie Wilson (92) attempts to tackle Oregon State Beavers running back Storm Woods (24) during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Oregon State Beavers running back Storm Woods (24) is tackled by Texas Longhorns safety Mykkele Thompson (2), Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Malcom Brown (90) and Texas Longhorns defensive end Alex Okafor (80) during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Oregon State Beavers tight end Connor Hamlett (89) catches a pass in front of Texas Longhorns linebacker Peter Jinkens (19) on a third down play during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) runs for 64 yard rushing touchdown in a game against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) runs for 64 yard rushing touchdown in a game against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jaxon Shipley (8) runs after the catch as Oregon State Beavers cornerback Sean Martin (6) closes in on the play during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns tight end M.J. McFarland (85) reaches for a pass as Oregon State Beavers linebacker Michael Doctor (40) defends during the first half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012. McFarland failed to make the catch.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) leaps over Oregon State Beavers defenders to score a touchdown during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) celebrates with Texas Longhorns tight end D.J. Grant (18) and Texas Longhorns center Dominic Espinosa (55) after scoring a touchdown in a game against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) breaks away from Oregon State Beavers linebacker Feti Taumoepeau (41) during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) is brought down by Oregon State Beavers cornerback Jordan Poyer (14) during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) catches a pass to score a touchdown in a game against the Oregon State Beavers for the go ahead score during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012. Texas defeated Oregon State 31-27.

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Texas Longhorns running back Johnathan Gray (32) makes a first down on a fourth and one yard attempt in a game against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012. Texas defeated Oregon State 31-27.

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Texas Longhorns defensive end Alex Okafor (80) celebrates after sacking Oregon State Beavers quarterback Cody Vaz (14) on Oregon's final drive during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012. Texas defeated Oregon State 31-27.

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Texas Longhorns defensive end Alex Okafor (80) is congratulated by Texas Longhorns cornerback Carrington Byndom (23) and Texas Longhorns defensive end Cedric Reed (88) after a sack on the final drive for Oregon State Beavers during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012. Texas defeated Oregon State 31-27. (

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Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown gets dunked with water after defeating the Oregon State Beavers during the second half of the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012. Texas defeated Oregon State 31-27.

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Texas Longhorns safety Kenny Vaccaro (4), Texas Longhorns running back D.J. Monroe (26) and Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown celebrate with the winning trophy after defeating Oregon State Beavers in the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 29, 2012. Texas defeated Oregon State 31-27.